Zennotes
Open Source Self-Hosted Notetaking

ZenNotes

Keyboard-first Markdown notes with Vim motions and MCP support.

MCP Server Markdown Note Taking Local First Markdown Editor Notetaking Notes

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At a glance

Primary use case
Keyboard-first Markdown notes with Vim motions and MCP support.
Best for
Notetaking — MCP Server, Markdown
Stack
docker, Electron, go, golang
License
MIT
Maintenance
6 days ago
Access
Open source · Self-hosted
Documentation path
https://zennotes.org/docs

About this tool

ZenNotes is a keyboard-first Markdown editor with Vim motions and MCP integration. It stores files locally as plain text, offering split previews, task management, and diagrams without a database for maximum privacy and speed.

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License

MIT

Last Push

6 days ago

Features

  • Supports first-class Vim motions and keyboard-first navigation.
  • Keeps all notes as plain Markdown files without a hidden database.
  • Includes an MCP server for integration with compatible AI tools.
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Published 1 month ago